Chapter 13 Proposal
Wei Lingze was of noble status, and upon hearing that he was coming, Mr. Zeng, the founder of the school, came to accompany him in person.
By the time Chunxi arrived, Zhou Qin had already been scolded like a grandson by Mr. Zeng.
Zeng Lao didn't like to pry into gossip and didn't know the relationship between Chunxi and Wei Lingze. Seeing Chunxi, he became even more displeased: "Such a big thing happened, why did your family only send a little girl? Where is your father?"
"My father died early, so if you have any questions, just tell me directly."
Chunxi pulled his brother behind him to protect him and looked at Mr. Zeng calmly.
Seeing her composure and ability to handle things, Zeng Lao was a little surprised, but he spoke sternly: "Your brother doesn't want to study hard at school, but instead bullies his classmates and hurts them. According to the school rules, he must be punished with thirty strokes of the ruler and copy the "Discipline for Children" ten times. Most importantly, he must apologize to the injured classmate before being punished."
After Zeng Lao finished speaking, the child named Zhao Dabao walked out from behind Wei Lingze and looked at Cao Wen proudly: "You broke my head, you must kneel down and kowtow to me three times to apologize."
Zhao Dabao is the same age as Cao Wen, but he is half a head taller than Cao Wen and is even more sturdy. Even with thick gauze wrapped around his head, he does not look weak at all.
Now that he has Wei Lingze backing him up, he is even more arrogant.
Zhou Qin had already forced Cao Wen to apologize yesterday, and today he caused such a big fuss. It was clearly Wei Lingze's intention.
Chunxi had been in for such a long time, but Wei Lingze didn't even look at her. He just drank his tea slowly, as indifferent and detached as he was on the day of the outing.
But if he was really indifferent, why would he appear here and use his power to force her to bow her head?
Chunxi was unwilling to bow her head.
Her back was straight, her head held high, and she looked at Wei Lingze intently: "My brother didn't hit anyone, he was the one being bullied, you are the ones who should apologize."
After Chunxi finished speaking, Wei Lingze coughed lightly.
After Chunxi left the Wei family, Yun arranged for two more maids to enter Lingfengyuan.
The Yun family specially sent the two of them to the clinic to learn pharmacology and massage. They would help Wei Lingze soak his feet and massage his legs every night, but no matter how skilled their techniques were, Wei Lingze still felt uncomfortable.
He hadn't slept well these days, especially after meeting Chunxi in Jingzhao Prefecture that day, he tossed and turned in bed when he returned.
Wei Lingze accidentally caught a cold last night, and felt dizzy when he woke up this morning, but he heard Xingzhou say that Chunxi's younger brother beat his nephew.
Wei Lingze didn't know what he was thinking, and he actually came to the school with Xingzhou.
Last time in Jingzhao Prefecture, Wei Lingze felt that Chunxi was not as obedient and respectful as when she was in the Wei family. When he saw her again today, he felt that she was rebellious. Not only did she dare to challenge the two teachers in the school, but even the way she looked at him was full of fire.
After leaving the Wei family, she became bolder.
But she was born in an ordinary family and had grown up as an old maid in the Wei family. Even if she married someone else as his wife, she would have to work hard to make a living all day long. But if she stayed with him, any reward she received would be enough for her family to have food and clothing for half a year.
She would return to him eventually.
No matter how he looked at it, Wei Lingze felt that Chunxi was deliberately making fun of Qiao.
He originally wanted to leave Chunxi alone and wait for her to come back on her own, but the setbacks he had experienced in recent days made him unwilling to wait any longer.
Moreover, the marriage between the Wei and Xiao families cannot be delayed any longer. Chunxi should be settled down as soon as possible so that he can have the energy to do other things.
Wei Lingze was thinking seriously, and his expression was solemn. People around him thought he was angry.
Zeng Lao immediately scolded Chunxi: "The other students in the school can testify that it was your brother who hit the person, and you still dare to quibble!"
Zhou Qin also pretended to be serious and said, "Yesterday, Cao Wen personally admitted that he was the one who hit someone. No matter how much the girl loves her brother, she can't confuse right and wrong. Otherwise, our school will not tolerate such a naughty student."
Zhou Qin had intended to threaten Chunxi with expulsion, but Chunxi simply followed his lead and said, "A school that doesn't distinguish right from wrong and shields a murderer will only mislead students. I will find another school for my brother, and please return this year's tuition."
Zhou Qin regretted interrupting Chunxi and causing him to think of withdrawing his tuition. He roared angrily, "How outrageous! It was clearly you who broke the school rules, yet you dare to turn the tables and blame us? The tuition will not be withdrawn. I will also write a notice and post it at the school gate to let everyone know that this child is unruly. Any school that dares to accept him will be in trouble!"
Although the notice posted outside the school did not make the matter known to the whole city, schools that ordinary people could afford did not dare to accept Cao Wen as a student.
Cao Wen had never seen the teacher speak so harshly. He was so scared that his face turned pale and he couldn't help pulling Chunxi's sleeve.
Compared with being expelled from the academy, kowtowing and apologizing was nothing. The worst that could happen was that he would just avoid Zhao Dabao from now on.
Chunxi rubbed his head and gave him a soothing smile. Just as he was about to say something, Wei Lingze suddenly spoke up: "Since they want to drop out of school, then return the tuition to them."
Wei Lingze's tone was steady, without any ups and downs.
Zeng Lao and Zhou Qin looked surprised, but still returned Shu Xiu to Chunxi.
After dropping out of school, Cao Wen was no longer a student of Qingsong Academy, and there was no question of punishment.
Chunxi accompanied Cao Wen to pack up the books before going home. As soon as she walked out of the school, she saw Wei Lingze's carriage.
Xing Zhou blocked the way: "The eldest young master is waiting for you, get in the car."
After Wei Lingze was injured, he had to travel in a two-horse carriage.
The car has a large space and is covered with fine cushions that feel soft when stepped on, as if walking on clouds. There is also a small table with incense, tea and snacks.
Wei Lingze handed a piece of crispy noodles to Cao Wen. After Cao Wen took a bite, he said to Chunxi, "I can let him study in the Yun clan."
Mrs. Wei, the Yun family, came from a scholarly family. The Yun family had produced many great scholars, and the family school was also well-known. Many aristocratic families sent their children to study there.
Wei Lingze can make such a condition, which shows that he values Chunxi very much.
He thought Chunxi would be overjoyed after hearing this, but all he got was a reply: "Young Master Wei is thoughtful, but my brother is not a genius. He will definitely bring discredit to the Yun clan. I'd better find him another one..."
As soon as Chunxi opened her mouth, Wei Lingze's face darkened.
He didn't have the patience to play hard to get with Chunxi. He wanted her to be cornered and come back to him obediently.
Since he saw her today, he had already figured out what to do.
He interrupted directly: "Apart from sending your brother to the Yun clan academy, you have no other choice."
Chunxi: “…”
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Chunxi didn't want to argue with Wei Lingze and just wanted to get home quickly. Wei Lingze felt that she had accepted it and his expression improved slightly.
Not long after, the carriage arrived at the alley near Chunxi's home.
The alley was too narrow for a two-horse carriage to fit through.
Wei Lingze had no intention of getting off the car. He just said to Chunxi, "I'll give you a cup of tea. Pack your things and come back with me."
Chunxi turned a deaf ear and got off the car with Cao Wen.
As soon as I stood still, I heard Matchmaker Zhang shouting excitedly: "Oh, Chunxi, you are finally back. Your parents-in-law are here to propose marriage. Come and see if you like these things."
The carriage curtain was suddenly lifted, revealing Wei Lingze's ferocious and murderous face.
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